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HTC Using Super TFT LCD Displays to Reinforce Dwindling Stock

Evan Selleck, Jun 25th 2010 Discuss [2]

If you haven't read the review of the Droid Incredible, or the HTC Desire, then we'll add the main draw of those phones right here (even though you should go read them, anyway): Their 3.7-inch AMOLED displays are amazing. Unless you plan on using your device in direct sunlight all the time, AMOLED is definitely one of the best displays out there (yes, Super AMOLED is better). But, it's been rough for HTC to keep their latest AMOLED-toting device in stock, and a lot of that has to do with that screen. Changes are afoot, though, which may help people out there aching to get their hands on the Droid Incredible they've purchased before the end of July. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant pictured ahead of July 21st debut?

Chris Davies, Jun 22nd 2010 Discuss [0]

Is this the T-Mobile USA branded Samsung Vibrant, the carrier's rebadged version of the Samsung Galaxy S? According to CellPhone Signal it is, and judging by the shots T-Mobile has demanded a few tweaks for their version of the Super AMOLED Android 2.1 smartphone. Gone is the hardware "home" button, with the space now taken up with the usual menu, home, back and search keys we've seen on other Android devices. Meanwhile, contrary to rumors, it seems T-Mobile won't be getting a version of the Galaxy S with a flash added. Read The Full Story

Samsung AMOLED plans will boost availability in 2011

Chris Davies, Jun 22nd 2010 Discuss [1]

Samsung's brilliant Super AMOLED displays are on their way to becoming more broadly available for rival manufacturers to use, with the company announcing they are planning a 5.5 generation plant scheduled to open in July 2011. The new facility will boost Samsung's potential output to a healthy 70,000 13 x 15 cm sheets per month, which works out to roughly 30 million 3-inch mobile device displays. Read The Full Story

AT&T getting Galaxy S with Samsung Captivate

Chris Davies, Jun 17th 2010 Discuss [0]

Samsung's Galaxy S may have just dropped in on us earlier on today, but in a few months time it'll be making quite a splash on AT&T's network in the US. The carrier has announced that it will be selling a rebadged, slightly redesigned version of the Galaxy S, the AT&T Samsung Captivate, "in the coming months"; still present are the Galaxy S' 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 16GB of internal storage and Android 2.1 OS. There's also WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and HSPA for up to 7.2Mbps downloads, AT&T's network depending. Samsung will preload their Social Hub, which pulls in Twitter, Facebook and MySpace messages, while AT&T will slap on their Navigator app and AT&T Family Map. There'll also be the regular Google Android apps, including access to the Android Market, a multitouch-compatible browser and DLNA media streaming support. Read The Full Story

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Samsung Galaxy S gets video unboxing

Chris Davies, Jun 17th 2010 Discuss [11]

Back when we reviewed the Samsung Wave, while we loved its Super AMOLED display and swift 1GHz Hummingbird processor, we also felt the Samsung Galaxy S with Android 2.1 would be a better bet for most consumers than the new bada OS. Happily that’s something we can test out now, since there’s a Samsung Galaxy S fresh to the test bench at Android Community today.

Video unboxing after the cut

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Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 tablet leaks: Super AMOLED, voice calls & new controls [Video]

Chris Davies, Jun 16th 2010 Discuss [1]

Samsung's Galaxy Tab Android tablet has shown up on video, though it's not entirely clear whether this is the same model as the company's South African arm flaunted on Twitter recently. Spotted in a video shot by gianclaro, this particular version is labeled the Galaxy Tab P1000; it has different controls to the tablet we've seen pictured before, dropping the hardware D-pad and replacing it with a row of touch-sensitive keys. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

The Daily Slash: June 14th 2010

Evan Selleck, Jun 14th 2010 Discuss [1]

It's been awhile, hasn't it? Yes, yes, it has. We know. There's been a few changes, some systematic alterations that had to take place over the last few weeks, but here we are. Tonight, on a Monday, smack-dab in the middle of June. Welcome to tonight's edition of The Daily Slash. We're happy you could find your way back. Tonight, in the Best of R3 Media, we've got exclusive images of the Samsung Galaxy S Pro, a run-down of where to pre-order your iPhone 4, and a new release from Pantech. In the Dredge 'Net, we've got rumors that Apple's releasing a new app for iOS, we get to see the first bionic iPad, and the newly announced Xbox 360 goes up for pre-order. Read The Full Story

Vodafone 16GB Samsung Galaxy S preorders open; due June 15th

Chris Davies, Jun 11th 2010 Discuss [1]

Samsung's Galaxy S GT-I9000 has shown up for preorder on Vodafone UK's site, priced from free with a new agreement. Expected to hit shelves on June 15th - next Tuesday - the Galaxy S has a 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16GB of internal storage (plus a microSD card slot) and runs Android 2.1. Read The Full Story

Samsung defend Super AMOLED over Steve Jobs iPhone 4 display snub

Chris Davies, Jun 10th 2010 Discuss [1]

After Steve Jobs described his iPhone 4's new LCD-based Retina Display as being better than AMOLED panels during the WWDC 2010 keynote this past Monday, it was pretty clear that Samsung wouldn't let the snub slide. While a Samsung spokesperson did concede that Apple's 960 x 640 display was higher resolution than their own Super AMOLED panel (as used in the Samsung Wave and Galaxy S), he also insisted that "structurally, IPS LCD technology cannot catch up with AMOLED display technology" in other ways key to image quality. Read The Full Story

Reviews

Samsung Wave S8500 Review

Vincent Nguyen, Jun 4th 2010 Discuss [15]

From its confusing launch back in December 2009, to its feature-packed handset debut at Mobile World Congress and then all the way to the SlashGear test bench today, Samsung’s bada OS has had a rocky journey. Showing up for the first time on the Samsung Wave S8500, the new platform promises the flexibility of a smartphone OS with the easy usability of a feature-phone. That makes this a double review, perhaps: new platform, new phone. Does bada really have a future in the competitive cellphone market?